Cajun Salmon Shrimp (Print Version)
Seared shrimp and salmon swimming in a cheesy Cajun cream sauce with spinach.
# Ingredients:
→ Creamy Cajun Sauce
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5 tbsp butter, unsalted
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1 tbsp plain flour
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2 tsp spicy Cajun blend
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 cup broth from chicken
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1 cup shredded Jack cheese (Monterey)
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2 handfuls fresh spinach
→ Fish and Shrimp
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4 salmon portions (about 4 oz each)
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1 lb large shrimp, tails off and cleaned
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2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp cooking oil
# Steps:
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Melt butter and stir in flour and spices. Pour in cream and broth, let it bubble gently for 10 minutes until it thickens.
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Rub Cajun spice onto salmon pieces. Cook in a skillet for 3-4 minutes each side, checking the inside reaches 145°F.
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Toss shrimp with seasoning. Cook in the same pan for 2-3 minutes per side.
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Blend in Jack cheese and spinach with the sauce. Heat until the greens soften and the cheese mixes in.
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Mix seafood into the sauce, sprinkle parsley if you want, and enjoy right away.
# Helpful Notes:
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Tastes the best when super fresh
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Turn up or down the heat with seasoning
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Great with creamy mashed potatoes